Do you think the U.S. justice system is too lenient on celebrities?

Asked at Massachusetts Street on June 9, 2007

“I think that if you have money, you can buy your way out of trouble. Usually the finances come with the fame.”

— Brian Berry, bartender, Lawrence

“I would say yes with the whole Paris Hilton thing. In general, I think they should set a better example and show that they are willing to pay for their mistakes like everyone else.”

— Jessica Pounds, manager, Lawrence

“Sometimes. I think it works both ways. With money, you’re able to buy better legal representation and get out of it. But sometimes they punish high-profile people more to make an example out of them.”

— Daniel Haddadi, environmental scientist, Lawrence

“Oh, yeah. Who else would be able to be on house arrest in a mansion for doing what other people get thrown in jail for all the time?”